There’s a lot on the docket this week in TJPW. Andy reviews the OchaPro Korakuen PPV, reacts to Moka Miyamoto’s retirement announcement, and gives some thoughts on Picture Book Reading Pro Wrestling and LOVE & PEACE before previewing TJPW’s upcoming Thailand show.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Start

(01:15) Intro

(03:44) Moka Miyamoto Retiring & Other News

(14:06) Thoughts on Picture Book Reading Pro Wrestling

(18:25) GOOD LIFE Presents LOVE & PEACE Review

(27:17) OchaPro Korakuen Review

(1:03:59) TJPW Live in Bangkok Preview

(1:08:55) Brief Check-In on Yuka, Namba, Mina & Yuu

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TJPW said “surprise!” this week and dropped a 2026 roster bomb - Sareee, MIRAI, Lei Ying Lee, and Max the Impaler are all on the way! In this episode, Andy breaks down each announcement along with reviews of Part 2 of the Organizing Festival and Step Forward ’25, a preview of OchaPro Korakuen, and a look at the TJPW ’26 press conference. We’ll also check in on Yuka Sakazaki’s ROH Pure Title chase and of course, celebrate Raku’s birthday!

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Start

(01:15) Intro

(02:22) Sareee, Mirai & Max the Impaler Returning to TJPW!

(08:42) TJPW ’26 Press Conference

(17:34) Bangkok Show PPV Cost, Book Café Show Uploaded & Happy Birthday Raku!

(19:34) TJPW Organizing Festival - Part 2 Review

(30:42) Step Forward ‘25 Review

(46:49) Lei Ying Lee Added to Grand Princess

(47:35) OchaPro Korakuen Preview

(53:49) Yuka Sakazaki’s ROH Pure Title Quest, Maki Itoh & Yamashita in Europe

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A special interview edition of the Tokyo Joshi Pod is here! Andy is joined by Alessandro from HypeTalkTV for an in-depth conversation about his journey creating wrestling content and interviewing talent across Japan. We’ll talk about his recent trip to Japan, how he first fell in love with wrestling, his path into Japanese and joshi wrestling, and what inspired him to start HypeTalkTV. Alessandro also opens up about learning Japanese to better communicate with talent, his interview style and favorite guests, standing out as a foreigner in Japan, the global boom of joshi wrestling, and what projects he has coming up in the future.

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Start

(00:22) Intro

(01:55) Alessandro Interview Start

(02:57) His recent trip to Japan and his experiences with Marigold Grand Destiny, Ganbare Pro & Sareee-ism

(09:21) How he began interviewing and making videos

(13:17) Learning Japanese and how he communicates with talent

(18:37) Where his love of wrestling started

(21:32) Discovering Japanese wrestling and joshi wrestling

(25:57) His favorite interview and guest

(28:55) His interview style and approach to asking questions

(34:31) Experiences with standing out in Japan as a foreigner

(36:58) The boom of joshi wrestling across the globe

(39:58) His favorite aspect of his work

(42:53) Upcoming projects and interviews

(45:10) The origin of the name HypeTalkTV

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Another packed week for TJPW and plenty to break down. This episode, Andy reviews Uta Takami’s homecoming show and the unique first part of the TJPW Organizing Festival before looking ahead to what’s coming next with a full preview of Step Forward ’25. We’ll also check in on TJPW’s growing global footprint as Yuka Sakazaki and Maki Itoh make waves in the U.S., Miyu Yamashita heads to Europe, Yuki Kamifuku turns up in OZ Academy, and Arisu Endo steps into DDT. Plus: upcoming match announcements for OchaPro, the Bangkok show, and early buzz surrounding TJPW ’26.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Start

(01:15) Intro

(05:18) Match Announcements for OchaPro, Bangkok and TJPW ‘26

(21:25) Uta Takami’s Homecoming Show

(40:23) TJPW Organizing Festival Review

(55:55) Step Forward ‘25 Preview

(58:09) Yuka Sakazaki’s and Maki Itoh’s Latest America Matches

(1:03:47) Yamashita in Europe, Kamiyu in OZ Academy, Arisu in DDT

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Another eventful week for TJPW, and we’ve got plenty to cover. This episode, Andy breaks down Inspiration, including Yuu’s big return to TJPW, and recaps the LOVE & PEACE show from Malaysia. We’ll also look ahead to Uta Takami’s upcoming homecoming event, preview the TJPW Organizing Festival, and talk about Yuka Sakazaki’s long-awaited return. Plus: two TJPW wrestlers just became the new IWA Japan SETUP World Tag Team Champions and we’ll cap things off with a birthday shoutout for Suzume!

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Start

(01:15) Intro

(03:30) Yuka Sakazaki Returning, Next PoP Championship Match & Happy Birthday Suzume!

(13:04) LOVE & PEACE Malaysia Show

(17:22) Inspiration Review & Yuu’s Return to TJPW

(34:51) Uta Takami’s Homecoming Show Preview

(37:31) TJPW Organizing Festival Preview

(42:04) Maki Itoh Wrestling in the US & New IWA Japan SETUP World Tag Champs

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Whether you’re brand new to Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling or just want a refresher, this special bonus episode kicks off a multi-part Beginner’s Guide series! In this edition, Andy walks through the current TJPW roster - who they are, what they’re known for, their in-ring styles, their signature moves, and why each of them brings something unique to the TJPW ring. From the pillars who shaped the promotion to the Up Up Girls and the next generation rising through the ranks, this episode gives newcomers a quick, fun, and easy way to get to know the personalities behind TJPW.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Start

(00:22) Intro

(01:49) Initial Things to Know

(04:18) PILLARS & LEGACY GROUP

(04:40) Miyu Yamashita

(05:57) Shoko Nakajima

(06:58) Rika Tatsumi

(08:21) Hyper Misao

(09:40) Mizuki

(11:02) Yuki Kamifuku

(12:05) Yuka Sakazaki

(12:41) THE UP UP GIRLS GROUP

(13:18) Miu Watanabe

(14:39) Raku

(16:32) Shino Suzuki

(17:17) Uta Takami

(18:10) WORKHORSES GROUP

(18:30) Yuki Aino

(19:32) Suzume

(20:20) Arisu Endo

(21:09) Yuki Arai

(22:04) THE LOVEABLES GROUP

(22:25) Pom Harajuku

(23:33) Mahiro Kiryu

(24:41) Wakana Uehara

(25:58) Himawari

(26:50) Mifu Ashida

(27:39) Kaya Toribami

(28:08) Moka Miyamoto

(29:05) NEXT GEN GROUP

(29:23) Toga

(30:04) Haru Kazashiro

(30:37) Chika Nanase

(31:09) Kira Summer

(31:51) Ren Konatsu

(32:26) PERSONNEL GROUP

(32:39) Tetsuya Koda (GM)

(32:52) Rise Shirai (Ring Announcer)

(33:05) Daisuke Kiso (Referee)

(33:24) Fumirin (Referee)

(33:50) Mr. Haku (English Commentary)

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All Rise & Book Stores & Malaysia, oh my! This week, Andy recaps All Rise ’25, a huge show with four successful title defenses and a new Princess of Princess challenger. We’ll also revisit the wonderfully chaotic Picture Book Reading Pro Wrestling event at the Book House Café, take a look at how TJPW fared in the PWI Women’s 250, and preview the upcoming Malaysia and Inspiration shows - including the long-awaited return of Yuu! Plus, Maki Itoh is back wrestling in the U.S., so get your pizza cutters ready.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Start

(01:15) Intro

(03:31) News & Announcements

(07:26) TJPW’s Representation on the PWI Women’s 250

(18:24) Picture Book Reading Pro Wrestling

(21:19) All Rise ‘25 Review

(46:00) Malaysia Show Preview

(48:56) Inspiration #10 Preview & Yuu’s Return to TJPW

(51:57) Maki Itoh Wrestling in the US & Other Graduates

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A packed week in TJPW! Andy reviews Autumn Victory in Shinjuku, then looks ahead to a big weekend with previews for both All Rise ’25 and Picture Book Reading Pro Wrestling. Plus: Maki Itoh is back in the ring with a very full November ahead, Mizuki stopped by ChocoPro for a fun matchup, and we’ve got updates on the upcoming OchaPro show. We’ll also cover the latest media appearances and press conference notes leading into All Rise.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Start

(01:15) Intro

(02:54) News & Media Appearances

(13:48) TJPW Autumn Victory in Shinjuku, Vol. 2 Review

(31:56) Picture Book Reading Pro Wrestling Preview

(34:17) All Rise ’25 Preview & Press Conference

(1:02:29) Graduate Corner: Maki Itoh Wrestling Again, Sakazaki, Yuu, Mirai & More

(1:07:12) Mizuki in ChocoPro

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